A Cliffe Vale Paedophile sexual offender, John Jenkins, has evaded incarceration after possessing several child exploitation photographs, following a judge’s erroneous classification of the material as ‘child porn.’
John Jenkins became captivated by a troubling internet realm, igniting his perverse inclinations.
Trent Crown Court was informed that the 24-year-old rapidly commenced seeing and downloading hundreds of photographs of youngsters as his wickedness escalated.
The defendant, John Jenkins, residing on Spoutfield Road, Cliffe Vale, pleaded guilty in September of the previous year to three counts of producing indecent photos of a child and possessing 386 unlawful images of a child.
In his sentencing remarks, the judge stated that Stoke-on-Trent and the entirety of the UK are facing a ‘epidemic of child pornography’.
Prosecutor Anthony Longworth elucidated how Jenkins had accumulated a range of Category A, B, and C photographs on his computer. The individual has received a two-year suspended sentence.
John Jenkins received a 34-week prison sentence, suspended for two years, in addition to 60 hours of community service.
He was issued a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, mandating that he tell the police of his personal information and any online accounts.
Judge Graeme Smith informed John Jenkins: “Regrettably, this court must address cases of this nature daily.” This city and the nation are experiencing an epidemic of child pornography. Your use of this substance generates demand and sustains its production, despite your lack of creation.
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